Robert Lewis Schibel's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

unreliable and disgusting attitude

Do not trust this lawyer. He charged a very expensive retainer. Did not show up in the court hearing. He did nothing to improve my case and he had a very disgusting attitude.

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Replied last July 22, 2024

It is difficult to respond to an anonymous person. I have never charged an expensive retainer and I have never not appeared at a court hearing.

Posted by Shawn | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely Disappointed: Stay Away from Attorney Robert Schibel

I had an absolutely terrible experience with Attorney Robert Schibel. I strongly advise anyone seeking legal assistance to steer clear of this individual. This attorney consistently displayed a lack of professionalism, organization, and dedication to my case. It was an utter disappointment from start... to finish. First and foremost, Robert Schibel had a habit of forgetting crucial details related to my case. This negligence resulted in multiple errors and required constant follow-up from my end to rectify the situation. Not only was it frustrating, but it also wasted a significant amount of my time and energy. Furthermore, I was shocked to discover that Robert Schibel charged exorbitant fees for their services. To add insult to injury, despite their careless mistakes and constant need for correction, they showed no willingness to take responsibility or rectify their errors. It became abundantly clear that their primary concern was extracting as much money as possible from their clients, without providing the level of service one would expect. To make matters worse, Robert Schibel abandoned my case merely three weeks before the final hearing. This act of betrayal left me scrambling to find a replacement attorney and caused unnecessary stress and anxiety during a critical phase of my legal proceedings. It was a blatant display of unprofessionalism and a complete disregard for their clients' well-being. In summary, Attorney Robert Schibel is an attorney I strongly advise against working with. His lack of loyalty, remorse, and attention to detail is concerning and indicative of his unsuitability for handling legal matters. Save yourself the trouble, frustration, and financial loss by seeking legal representation elsewhere. There are plenty of competent and trustworthy attorneys out there who will genuinely advocate for your best interests—unfortunately, Robert Schibel is not one of them.

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Replied last June 29, 2023

This review was written by Shawn Ras, a Respondent who was the subject of a Motion by Robert Schibel to Withdraw from his case based on lack of communication, threats and failure to pay his fees. Ras is under a restraining order for domestic violence and on 6/23/23 the Court agreed that there was a complete breakdown of communication based upon emotional outbursts of Mr. Ras – even telling Mr. Ras that he was emotionally unstable - and that Mr. Ras had failed to complete and abide by his retainer agreement and thus, Mr. Schibel’s request was granted. From 4/2022 until 6/2023, Mr. Schibel was successful in obtaining for Ras 50% physical custody of his minor child (after a previous order that he have none), and no child support/spousal support or attorney’s fees were ever awarded against Mr. Ras during that representation. Yet, Mr. Ras was extremely difficult to work with and needlessly argumentative, at times demanding that Mr. Schibel seek orders that are illegal. On several occasions, Mr. Ras, with no explanation, didn’t show up for scheduled meetings. He also failed for several months, to keep this office informed of a current mailing address despite repeated requests. Mr. Ras claims that he was “shocked to discover that Robert Schibel charged ‘exorbitant’ fees for their [sic] services.” This is nonsense. After having ample opportunity to read them, Mr. Ras twice signed retainer letters (he had two different matters) detailing the rates charged by this office. Mr. Ras admitted in court that he had received monthly statements from Mr. Schibel, and at no time during his representation did Mr. Ras ever complain about any of the statements which were sent . It was only after Mr. Schibel filed his request to be removed from the case that Mr. Ras complained about the billings he had received. Mr. Ras was found not to have kept his financial promises to pay his ongoing legal fees . The Court was concerned with the various threats that Mr. Ras made against Mr. Schibel after Mr. Schibel filed his request to withdraw. Mr. Ras in a sworn declaration even indicated that he was prepared to represent himself in the case and to go forward with his July 12, 2023 hearing. At the suggestion of Mr. Schibel, the Court continued Mr. Ras’s hearing into August to give him time to either prepare or find new counsel. During the representation of Mr. Ras by Mr. Schibel, Ras frequently indicated his appreciation for Schibel's efforts and for the results obtained, writing a glowing, positive Google review. Now, apparently out of spite, he has deleted that review and replaced it with a tirade that is full of inaccuracies and distortions, painting himself as an innocent victim and Mr. Schibel as some greedy, evil monster. Nothing could be further from the truth! At the time of the hearing on June 22, 2023 Mr. Ras owed thousands of dollars in attorney fees to Mr. Schibel without any efforts made to pay the same. If Mr. Ras is as upset with Mr. Schibel’s services as he now claims, why did he demand that Mr. Schibel continue to represent him at a scheduled July 12, 2023 hearing? Mr. Ras was unable to explain this contradiction to the Court on June 22, 2023. Because of Mr. Ras’s threats and accusations, his failures to communicate, and failure to keep his account current, the attorney-client relationship had broken down and when that happens, attorneys have the right (and, in fact the obligation) to formally sever the relationship. It is not a “betrayal” nor is it unprofessional, as Mr. Ras claims; rather, it is exactly the opposite, and Mr. Schibel’s motion to be relieved as counsel was made to protect Mr. Ras’s interests as well as those of the firm.

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